There's room every year to improve. And as you improve, the satisfaction will be greater every year. Since I didn't take the time to blanch the beans before vacuum-sealing them, we can store them for up to a year to maintain their best flavor and quality. But that's more than enough time for us, because these beans will be long gone before the year is over. And we'll definitely have new ones in a year. If you have a huge amount of beans and aren't sure if you'll have new ones next year, it's recommended to blanch them briefly (2 minutes), cool them immediately in ice water, then vacuum-seal and freeze them. This way, you can store them for up to two years without losing any quality or flavor.